Carl Friedrich Gauss

Carl Friedrich Gauss

Mathematician

1777-1855

Prince of mathematicians who made profound contributions to number theory, algebra, statistics, and physics.

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Key Contributions

  • Fundamental theorem of algebra
  • Gaussian distribution
  • Non-Euclidean geometry

Famous Quotes

"Mathematics is the queen of sciences and number theory is the queen of mathematics."
"It is not knowledge, but the act of learning which grants the greatest enjoyment."